#loseit

On the path to loving myself again :)

Taken in April, going to start posting more here

Part 4

My new favourite breakfast & lunch combination.

For those of us who like big breakfast and small lunch.

Breakfast

490 cal

Soy mango yoghurt

Chocolate & almond granola

Blueberries

Protein peanut butter

Lunch

340 cal

Raw spinach

Eggs (2)

Onion

Poppy seeds

Wake up early in the morning at 5:00-6:00 AM.

Drink 1-2 glasses of lukewarm lemon water daily in the morning.

Breakfast is important, do not skip it, instead have a balanced diet.

Cook at home and watch portion sizes.

Eat protein rich food in diet.

Do exercise on a regular basis.

Avoid having a heavy dinner instead drink a glass of milk or take a very small portion.

avoid taking snacks in between meals, remember an empty stomach doesn’t mean you are hungry. You only need to eat when you feel your energy going down.

Achieving weight loss is not that easy. It needs a good strategy, planning and motivation to lose weight. Some of the weight loss tips, which can be followed at ease, are listed here to stay healthy as well as to stay fit with a perfect body figure.

Eating the right way helps achieving weight loss goals. Taking meals in smaller amounts, frequently helps in being energetic all the day and prevents from eating more.

Eating out is often associated with obesity as when dining outside, most of the people don’t check what they eat. Hence, to achieve weight loss, it is better to avoid dining outside.

Break fast should not be skipped as it has been found out that, people who do not skip their break fast are very successful in losing weight. If break fast is skipped the bodily metabolism slows down and when food is taken during lunch, it results in increased insulin levels and in turn weight gain.

It is good to stay away from beverages rich in fat and sugar as they will increase the insulin levels in the blood, while caffeine content can lead to dehydration.

Diet strategy can be planned in such a way that, without having to cut the favorite foods, they can be consumed in smaller portions along with healthy fresh vegetables or fruits to get a filled up feeling. By this way, the nutritional value of the food consumed is increased and fat rich foods are minimized.

Increased consumption of protein helps in burning the calories and avoids the storage of fat in the body. Protein supplements also help in building and preserving lean muscles.

Water plays an important role in weight loss as water hydrates the organs and the body. It suppresses hunger pangs, and can be taken in more amounts to get a filled up feeling.

Plan how you want your diet plan to be, adhere to it strictly and it is advised to keep a log for noting down what you eat and the amounts you eat with the weight measurement every week to analyze if you are progressing or not. Stay motivated while going through weight loss measures to attain success.

If weight is lost the healthy way, it benefits the person who loss weight

1. Do not skip breakfast

2. Eat regular meals

3. Eat plenty of fruit and veg

4. Get more active

5. Drink plenty of water

6. Eat high fiber foods

7. Read food labels

8. Use a smaller plate

9. Do not ban foods

10. Do not stock junk food

11. Cut down on alcohol

12. Plan your meals

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